John Ragano, a 62-year-old soldier of the Bonanno crime family, received a three-year sentence for extorting a mob informant. Ragano threatened Vincent Martino and forced him to strip to check for a wire, actions his defense termed a setup. They argued that federal agents provoked Ragano, and highlighted his weight gain in detention, attributing it to poor food conditions. They also noted that he was making efforts to reform, including seeking legitimate work and attending church before the incident. Despite these claims, Ragano was convicted and sentenced in Brooklyn Federal Court.
John Ragano, a Bonanno crime-family soldier, was sentenced to three years for extorting a turncoat and forcing him to undress to check for a wire.
Defense claimed that the confrontation was engineered by federal agents to provoke their client, framing Ragano as someone who took the bait in anger.
Despite his alleged threat, Ragano was described as making positive life choices, like getting a job outside the mob and attending church.
Ragano's attorney argued that his time in detention led to weight gain due to poor food conditions, impacting his overall health.
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